I also have the Helix laser with the hologram option. It's nice and snug in the stock focuser and on an aftermarket focuser on my Coulter 13.1". I use the...
960
sekfmn@...
Mar 2, 2001 3:19 pm
... for ... Check out http://www.excelsioroptics.com/default.htm Maurizio Di Sciullo has produced some of the most astounding planetary images ever -- with a...
961
jrosenstock@...
Mar 2, 2001 8:20 pm
... for ... Just remember, the SCT is going to be a compromise. The "standard wisdom" is that the larger central obstruction of a SCT makes for poorer...
962
dsjw@...
Mar 4, 2001 6:27 am
... refractor. ... I don't plan to sell the other two scopes. My wife often remarks how she enjoys seeing them sitting in various areas of the house for ...
963
BLF99@...
Mar 4, 2001 3:37 pm
Les - Can you explain ( or point me to a website ) how collimation with the laser differs from a regular tube? Do you look into the eyepiece holder or project...
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Les Blalock
les@...
Mar 4, 2001 4:05 pm
Hi Bob, Here's a pretty good page on it: http://www.collimator.com/coltext.htm I also saw one with some graphics but can't find it again right now. If I find...
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Gilbert Lyon
cen31392@...
Mar 5, 2001 2:00 pm
I would like to set up slow motion controls on my RV-6. Is there any place that I could get something that would work? Also I thought about buying an 8 inch...
966
ttsmith2002@...
Mar 5, 2001 11:15 pm
Gilbert: I can't advise you about the slow motion unless you spend a lot of money on a custom made RA and Dec drive system from somebody like Byers. As far...
967
wdaniel@...
Mar 10, 2001 4:16 pm
Ted, I do agree that Meades Starfinder mounts do "APPEAR" similar to that of Criterion's. The fact of the matter is: They are (in especially my opinion) far...
968
Jeffrey Nutkowitz
OptiquesJeff@...
Mar 10, 2001 9:45 pm
Hi With regard to Meade's Newt gem mounts resembling the Dynascopes..take a look at Meade's ORIGINAL 6" gem mounted Newt from the mid 70's. That scope is a...
969
dartanbeck@...
Mar 10, 2001 11:36 pm
I have just joined this group due to the recent B-day present from my Father, a Criterion RV-6 Dynascope!!! I have been trying to save up for a TAL2 Russian...
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Charles Gilg
cgilg@...
Mar 11, 2001 2:29 am
Being the owner of a 10 inch Meade Starfinder and a 6 inch Criterion Dynascope I thought I would put in my opinion regarding the mounts used. First is the...
971
dartanbeck@...
Mar 12, 2001 10:52 pm
Has anyone out there ever taken apart the right ascension axle assembly for the purposes of lubrication? Mine operates rather smoothly, but has a slight squeek...
972
Tom Nash
tnash@...
Mar 13, 2001 11:19 pm
Hello, Dynascope owners!! I've decided to change the original focuser on my RV-6. What brand & model would you out there suggest? Also where would I get...
973
DON JAQUISH
cpt00186@...
Mar 14, 2001 12:16 am
WD40 is nothing but kerosene and would wash out any beneficial lubricant eventually leading to bearing failure ... From: dartanbeck@......
974
dartanbeck@...
Mar 14, 2001 12:27 am
Hello, My father got a J.M.I. 1.25" RCF(reverse crayford focusser). I had just istalled it yesterday (I also used one suggested plate on the outer side of the...
975
Stewart Kinner
skinner@...
Mar 14, 2001 12:32 am
I have used Lubriplate white ... it seems to be very unaffected by temp extremes , But use a very light coating , such as applied by finger tips.. make the...
976
Will Hicks
hickswm@...
Mar 14, 2001 4:09 am
Hello, What a neat list! About two months ago my father asked me if I wanted the old, twice used telescope he had kept in his basement for about 15 years. I ...
977
fmir@...
Mar 15, 2001 5:20 am
Hi All, Can anyone give an approximate fair purchase price for an RV-6 which has been repainted (looks great) and whose optics seem very good. Star tests well...
978
BLF99@...
Mar 15, 2001 3:06 pm
... which has ... tests ... RA drive. ... The going rate on EBay seems to be about $300-$350. Soem have tried to get more without much success. Of course you...
979
dsjw@...
Mar 17, 2001 4:49 am
Congrats!! No one ever gets me telescope or computer related gifts unless I specify exactly which item. Looks like your dad is up on astro equipment and your...
980
dartanbeck@...
Mar 17, 2001 5:03 am
The Astronomical society I belong to is sharing an evening (03-24-01) with a few other groups for a Messier Marathon. What a perfect first event for my RV-6...
981
dsjw@...
Mar 17, 2001 5:05 am
Will: Welcome! I'm a casual visitor, as I suspect are most to this group. Still, it's a friendly area with much needed info on the Dynascope series. The...
982
dartanbeck@...
Mar 17, 2001 5:16 am
... still ... informed ... You're Right, GREAT SURPRISE!!! My dad is also an astronomer and we stargaze together all the time. He found my RV-6 at e-bay and...
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Ozark
ozark@...
Mar 19, 2001 12:28 am
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tammie1982@...
Mar 21, 2001 4:36 pm
I am having a hard time finding parts criterion scopes. Can someone direct me to websites/mail order parts for sale? Thanks. Also, I'm looking to purchase a...
985
Jonathan Dietrich
jpdietrich@...
Mar 21, 2001 4:50 pm
How much are you asking for the RV6?...
986
dartanbeck@...
Mar 26, 2001 11:31 pm
Hi Will, I had also recently acquired one of these 6" beauties and I too am very pleased to have it. My focusser was also more burden than delight. There are...
987
dartanbeck@...
Mar 26, 2001 11:50 pm
Hi Tammie, Good luck finding parts or the scope. They are out there, and some aren't even being used! Keep an eye out and keep the parts you have in good...
988
dartanbeck@...
Mar 26, 2001 11:54 pm
Hey fmir, If you are selling your RV-6, Tammie, in this group, is looking for one! Perhaps you two should get in touch via e-mail! Clear skies to you! -dB- ......
